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4 themes among this year’s fastest-growing emerging chains

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2017

This year’s Future 50 emerging restaurant concepts share many commonalities, a number of which will be discussed at the upcoming Restaurant Trends & Directions conference in Chicago.

Consumer Trends

3 trends gaining ground in September

 By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 13, 2017

This month, operators are breaking with tradition, or at least attempting to.

Consumer Trends

3 trends gaining ground in October

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 03, 2017

These mini trends are ones to keep an eye on—literally.

Operations

What to brace for in 2017

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

These four predictions didn't make it onto other forecast lists, but they could leave restaurants reeling.

Operations

3 trends gaining ground in November

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 10, 2017

As the weather turns colder, chains are tapping into diners’ desire for piping-hot comfort foods, while still keeping an eye on health.

Operations

Last week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Special OMG edition

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 13, 2017

Necks were so torqued by developments thus far in 2017 that a special report was warranted. Have the neck brace ready.

Operations

Top trends that shaped the restaurant industry in 2017

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 19, 2017

A look at delivery, failed comebacks and a plethora of deals that upended the industry this year.

Consumer Trends

3 trendlettes to watch for February

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 01, 2017

For some restaurants, blurring the lines helps to differentiate; and for others, the lines are being blurred for them.

Consumer Trends

From the RB editors: A wish list for 2018

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 02, 2018

If we had our say, here are the trends that would vanish this year.

Consumer Trends

4 disruptors reshaping the industry

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 21, 2017

There’s no such thing as business as usual anymore for restaurants. So what forces can operators expect to disrupt the industry in 2017? Here's a sneak peek.

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